The age of feudalism
By: By John Davenport.
Series: World history series
Publisher: Lucent Books
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781590186497
Subjects: Feudalism -- Europe -- History -- Juvenile literature; Feudalism -- History -- Juvenile literature; Middle Ages -- Juvenile literature; State, The -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: John Davenport’s The Age of Feudalism (2007), part of the World History series, offers a concise yet engaging overview of medieval European history—specifically the transformation from the fall of the Roman Empire to the emergence of nation-states. Spanning approximately 104 pages and aimed at young adult readers (ages 12–15 or grades 7–10), it explores how the breakdown of centralized authority led to local landholdings under lords, ultimately defining feudalism as a prevailing socio-political system over several centuries 
. The narrative includes key topics such as the barbarian kingdoms, Charlemagne’s reign, the role of the militant church and the Crusades, the impact of the Black Death, and how these forces paved the way for burgeoning merchant classes and the rise of centralized states 
. In short, Davenport invites readers to trace the arc from fragmentation and anarchy to gradual unification and the dawn of early modern governance.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.